It’s (Still) Not Only About Obama
Sean MurphyThe Nobel Peace Prize --and the general sense of optimism and expectation-- is not only about Obama. This was true before the election and it's true now. In addition to…
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Volume One
You don't have to be a fan of Sergio Leone or Ennio Morricone (though it would explain a lot about you if you aren't) to appreciate the LEGO depiction of…
Sound & Vision: Featuring Mikey Dread
A little over a year ago I paid tribute to the late, great Mikey Dread. Writing about his masterpiece, Beyond World War III, I don't believe I should --or can-- make…
Sound & Vision: Featuring Jacob Miller
First of all, after Bob, somebody who I felt could have been a big star was Jacob Miller. Bob basically became a rock star in Jamaican music, and Jacob, I…
Hey Woody, Irony rhymes with Soon-Yi (and other thoughts on L’affaire Polanski)
I can't possibly improve upon the excellent commentaries being made all around the papers and blogs regarding L'affaire Polanski. My take on the matter is rather simple: don't do the crime if…
Sound & Vision: Featuring U-Roy
They sure don't make them like they used to. Album covers that is. In fact, they don't even make albums. Indeed, is anyone besides me even buying compact discs…
The Wisdom of Crowds: A Celebration of Humanity via YouTube (Part One: Music)
Everyone knows YouTube is the best shortcut to favorite, as well as forgotten video clips. And while it is well worth recognizing, and celebrating, the millions of anonymous DJs…
And in the end the list you take is equal to the list you make…
So: it's been five full decades that The Beatles have dominated music, our minds and, increasingly our wallets. Although its release was an understated affair, you might have heard something…
Raise Number 37 to the Rafters
Olaf Kolzig was not merely the goalie and de facto captain of the Washington Capitals from 1996 through 2008. He was the Capitals. His ascendancy not so coincidentally accompanied the…